Reducing the amount of re-cutting enables more power to be used to cut incoming grass, which greatly improves mower capacity.

Helps maintain excellent cut quality at faster mowing speeds

Clean flow of material out of discharge area prevents cut material from interfering with cutting the incoming grass, making it possible for the blades to cut incoming material cleanly.

Even in mulching mode, cut evenness is improved compared to other designs because the additional depth allows for continuous circulation, optimal re-cutting, and an even distribution of clippings.

Productivity - getting the job done fast

Right side of Accel Deep 48A Mower Deck

Deep mower-deck stamping gives high productivity, which gets the job done fast. It allows the cut and suspended material room to exit the deck quickly, reducing the amount of re-cutting so more power is available to process incoming grass:

MulchControl option

The MulchControl attachment for the 48A Mower Deck makes mulching more practical for many mowing situations because it not only does an excellent job of mulching but it also allows the mower to be easily converted for times when it is more desirable to side discharge or collect the lawn material. Advantages of mulching grass clippings include:

The MulchControl handle is located on top of the mower deck and used to open and close the discharge baffle.

The operator is required to get off of the machine in order to engage or disengage mulch mode.

Changing from mulching to side discharge or vice versa takes only a few seconds.

MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:

Usually mulch, but side discharge when grass gets too long

Usually side-discharge, but would like to be able to close the chute to control clippings

Always mulch a main lawn, but often side discharge secondary lawns

Bag clippings, but want to go farther before emptying bags

MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings. Now the operator can have all the benefits of mulching with the ability to easily change to side discharge or bagging when needed.

6.5 bu (230 L) Power Flow rear bagger

Optional rear bagger

Power Flow blower

Power Flow blower and chute are easy to install. The Power Flow blower swings out for easy cleanout and cleanup.

While in the side-discharge mode, MulchControl will still mulch about one third of the material. Therefore, the side-discharge mode is essentially a partial-mulch mode. This can be an advantage when side discharging or bagging, as it helps to reduce the amount of material being discharged. Other times this could work as a disadvantage:

When cutting strong southern grasses, such as Zoysia and Bermuda

When cutting in wet, high-growth conditions, such as those found in the Pacific Northwest United States

A mower deck must be level side-to-side and properly adjusted front-to-rear to give the best cutting performance. A removable on-board deck-leveling gauge and a hex-key tool are provided to make adjustment easy. They are securely stored under the tractor seat.

Exact Adjust leveling ports are provided on each side of the operator platform above the mower-level adjusting bolts. With the hex-shaped tool, they provide convenient access to allow quick and easy adjustment of the mower for the best-cut quality of cut.

The Exact Adjust feature is standard on all Select Series™ X300 and X500 Tractors:

There is no need to reach under the fender deck while making the mower-level adjustment.

Exact Adjust simplifies leveling the mower deck if equipped with a Power-Flow™ blower.

To give the best cut, mower level should be adjusted if alternately mowing with and without blower installed. The Exact Adjust feature makes this easy.

Deck-leveling tool placed under deck

Using included ball-hex tool to level mower deck

Consult the operator's manual for the correct adjusting procedures for each tractor model. Basic adjusting steps to properly level the mower deck include:

Park the tractor on a level surface.

Inflate tires to the correct pressure.

Consult the label for the cutting-height knob that is located on the console of the machine. This label shows deck-leveling position and location of deck-leveling adjustment points.

Set mower cutting-height knob to the correct deck-leveling position.

For X300 models, use position 2.75

For all other models, use position 2.5

Adjust mower wheels as necessary so they do not contact the ground surface.

Remove the onboard deck-leveling gauge that is located under the seat.

Using the Exact Adjust ports and tool, adjust mower deck side-to-side level so the deck-leveling gauge just slips under the left and right lower deck rim at the designated adjustment points. The location of adjustment points will vary slightly between decks.

Left- and right-rear adjustment points are under the deck rim near the rear mower wheels, if equipped.

Adjust mower deck front-to-back level, if necessary.

Loosen rear nuts equally on each side of front lift rod.

Turn front nut equally on each side clockwise to raise front of mower or counterclockwise to lower it until gauge just slips under the front adjustment point.

Tighten rear nuts after adjustment is complete.

Return the gauge to its storage position.

NOTE: The adjusting tool supplied with the tractor is an 8-mm ball-hex key, part number M162737. The rounded end allows for some misalignment with the bolt as the deck is adjusted.

Engine is smooth running and reliable V-twin air-cooled design

22-hp (16.4-kW) V-twin engine

The tractor is powered by a John Deere iTorque™ power system, a combination of engine features and an exclusive hood design that provide superior lugging ability, even cooling, and durability.

A 22-hp (16.4-kW) V-twin engine provides plenty of power and torque to handle tough mulching, mowing, and bagging conditions.

Key engine features include:

22 hp (16.4 kW)

Large 726 cc displacement

V-twin air-cooled design that provides smooth, quiet power

Quality features include:

Cast-iron cylinder liners

Overhead valves

Full-pressure lubrication

Replaceable oil filter

Dual-stage air cleaner V-twin design:

Excellent power and performance

Easy starts

Smooth operation

Flywheel alternator

A flywheel alternator provides plenty of capacity to quickly recharge the battery and power electrical equipment, such as lights or a sprayer:

15-amp capacity

Regulated to keep the battery at full charge without risk of overcharging

Steering is low-effort sector and pinion system

Tight turning radius

Designed for easy turns

A heavy-duty sector and pinion steering system with quality bearings provides easy and precise control for the life of the tractor:

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Product features are based on published information at the time of publication. Product features are subject to change without notice. Contact your local John Deere dealer for more information.

*The engine horsepower and torque information are provided by the engine manufacturer to be used for comparison purposes only. Actual operating horsepower and torque will be less. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s web site for additional information.